Obituaries

Pauline M. Maling, 88, a long-time Sunnyside resident, went
to be in the arms of her Savior Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, from Hillcrest Manor
in Sunnyside.

Pauline was born July 12, 1916 in Blue Mound, Kansas, the
daughter of Rosa (Price) and Roy Wilson. She received her education in Kansas
and the Yakima Valley. On March 4, 1943 she married Victor Maling in
Goldendale, while he was serving in the U.S. Army. Following his military duty
Victor and Pauline made their home in Sunnyside, where they farmed.

Pauline also worked 25 years for prominent
families in the Valley, as a nanny and caring for all household duties.

She later worked at Sunnyside General
Hospital in the housekeeping department.

After retirement Pauline cared for her husband, Victor, until his
passing in 1989. Pauline continued to make Sunnyside her home until the time of
her death.

She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, baseball, boxing and Big
Time Wrestling.

Pauline was a member of the Neighborhood Assembly of God in
Sunnyside and Royal Neighbors.

She is survived by two sons, Garry Maling and wife, Vickie,
of Sunnyside, Jerry Maling and wife, Trisha, of Hillsboro, Ore.; one daughter,
Sally Jo Gregory of Puyallup; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Victor; one son, Larry Maling; and one sister, Edith Deccio.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at 1
p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Burial will be at Lower Valley Memorial
Gardens, Sunnyside, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Those wishing to
honor Pauline’s memory may contribute to the Sunnyside Volunteer Fire
Department.